Currently in pilot, the autonomous Uber-like service lets riders hail cars any time of day or night, as Waymo strives to become one of the first companies to launch a viable fully autonomous capability

The mega etailer is building out its cashless Amazon Pay function to allow customers digital wallet transactions at brick-and-mortar retailers like restaurants and gas stations, hoping to compete with Google and Apple's digital in-store payment options

The partnership enables online shoppers to view available inventory in nearby stores, placing distance, price and availability of items in Google Search results, and is intended to support local businesses

In a bid to dominate the voice category, Google designed a Home Hub device that lets owners use verbal commands to access Sephora's app content, including podcasts, YouTube videos, expert advice and more, as well as schedule in-store appointments